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Islamic EmpiresOttoman Empire
Ottoman EmpireSuleyman the Magnificent
Influence on Religion• Followed Islamic law
– Allowed freedom of worship
– Christians and Jews allowed to practice their religion
Influence on Law• “The Lawgiver”
– Created law code for civil and criminal law
Influence on the Arts• Art and literature flourish• Studied poetry and architecture• Sinan designed the Mosque of
Suleyman – Largest in Ottoman Empire
Safavid EmpireShah Abbas
Influence on Religion– Tolerant – Brought in Christians
from other areas
Influence on Law– Punished corruption
Influence on the Arts• Capital of Esfahan [Isfahan]• Brought in Chinese potters—tile work• Carpets—become most sought after in West
Located on an oasis in an arid plain surrounded by mountains
Trade needs cities to flourish; cities need trade to flourish
---Braudel
Allah-verdi Khan Bridge built in 1632 by Shah Abbas
Friday’s Mosque
Aljaito AltarPlaster Carving
Imam’s Mosque
Imam’s Mosque
Babur the Conqueror1483-1530
*Gunpowder Empire
*Rajputs=confederation of states
*Capitals--Delhi and Agra
Influence on Religion– Did not emphasize his
religion but rather his Persian heritage
– Stable empire allowed many to convert to Islam
Influence on Law– Centralized his power
Influence on the Arts
– Remembered for his memoirs
– Wrote poetry– Love of gardens
Akbar
Golden Age
Influence on Religion
– Tolerant– Married Hindus, Christians,
and Muslims– Abolished tax on Hindus
and non-Muslims– Preserved Hindu temples
Influence on Law– Had final say in all disputes– Non-Muslims not forced to
obey Islamic law– Mughals had no formal
written law– Subjects could directly
petition Akbar – Ruler’s duty was to ensure
justice for all– 1579—Infallibility Decree
Influence on the Arts
– Academy of Local Painters– Cultural blend of the arts– Miniatures– Built Fatehpur Sikri